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1. Janken

4.7

Exceptional(1180)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 22 times today

Experience a culinary journey through Japanese-Korean Fusion cuisine. Our mission is to spark joy and imagination with every dining experience through fusion cuisine demonstrating that everything is better together. Focused on small plates, hand-crafted cocktails and sharing, Janken provides a nod to the variety of experiences you can have when you dine with us. We embrace a traditional-contemporary blend to create a comfortable upscale dining experience.

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2. Jake's Famous Crawfish

4.7

Exceptional(6739)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

Have been serving downtown Portland for over 130 years, Jake's Famous Crawfish features a variety of fresh fish and seafood flown in daily, making a true Pacific Northwest statement using fresh Northwest products and served in a traditional and timeless presentation.

3. Arden

4.8

Exceptional(1118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 27 times today

Arden is an idyllic retreat tucked into Portland's Pearl District. Arden delivers seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine and an award-winning wine program featuring over 250 bottles, many with bottle age. Guests have the option to dine a la carte or enjoy the chef's prix fixe menu ($70): a shared experience that features 4 courses of seasonal cuisine. Coursed wine pairings are also available ($45). Arden is named in homage to Shakespeare's famous forest - a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and appreciate nature's bounty and beauty. The restaurant invites you to take an exiting culinary adventure through the Pacific Northwest, and explore the incredible range of ingredients that the region has to offer.

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4. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.8

Exceptional(816)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Pearl District

Booked 62 times today

Screen Door has been serving up Southern hospitality in Portland since 2006, offering a vibrant take on classic Southern comfort food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Known for our legendary fried chicken, indulgent brunch, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, we bring the rich traditions of Southern cooking to the Pacific Northwest. With locations on East Burnside and in the Pearl District, we're proud to be a gathering place for both longtime regulars and new visitors alike.

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5. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.9

Exceptional(270)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 42 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

6. Lilia Comedor

4.8

Exceptional(438)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Southwest Portland

Booked 11 times today

Award-winning Chef Juan Gomez, who helped República garner best new restaurant nods from Bon Appétit and James Beard, is taking a more personal approach to PNW cuisine. Recently nominated one of the Top 50 Restaurants in the Country by the New York Times, Lilia offers dishes like Pork Collar Confit and fresh Aguachile, leaning on Chef Juan's Mexican-American roots while showcasing hyper-seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Please note, our prices vary each week according to market price of local ingredients.We offer a Chef's Selection menu that is a perfect meal for two. We also offer an a la carte menu.

7. Piattino

4.5

Awesome(552)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pearl District

Booked 5 times today

Walk in's are welcome! Group larger than 8 people can contact us directly for unlimited custom packages. Food and Beverage Minimum spend $45 for a la carte for larger groups. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 12pm to 9:30pm. We are a small family owned Italian restaurant, which takes pride in serving delectable meals to our guests. Our outdoor patio is covered. Due to limited seating we cannot guarantee your reservation will be assigned indoors, and hold your table for more than 10 min past your reservation time. $20 no show fee per person will be charged.We are a scratch kitchen, all our (vegan) pastas, breads, desserts, sauces, salad dressings are homemade. Bring a date, friend or colleague and enjoy our elegant ambiance and full array of wines. We have a full bar and while you are here, try one of our yummy cocktails. Our Mushroom ravioli, the Lamb Pappardelle and Tortellini e pesto are some of our crowd favorites. We take pride in our Neapolitan style wood fired pizzas.

8. República

4.8

Exceptional(950)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Pearl District

Booked 15 times today

James Beard-nominated Mexico-forward restaurant recontextualizing Mexican cuisine and culture through Storytelling. We offer a tasting menu experience, as well as an a la carte menu. Both experiences are meant to honor the complex history that created each dish, as well as leave a lasting impact on all those who taste this beautiful food and listen to our stories. We kindly require all guests to disclose all dietary restrictions and allergies prior to their reservation. We are unable to accommodate allergies to nightshades, chile, corn, or allium. Additionally we are not a gluten free kitchen and are unable to provide nut and seed free diners.

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9. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl District

4.4

Awesome(219)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Pearl District

Booked 10 times today

Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019.

10. Masu Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(1135)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

Masu Sushi has been a staple of inventive Japanese cuisine in Portland, OR for over 20 years. Executive Chef and owner Tommy Shin leads a technique-driven team of chefs who create beautiful sushi, sashimi, and dishes of the highest quality ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest and Japan.Our signature dishes from the kitchen include the Gindara Misozuke (Miso and Butter Marinated Local Black Cod) and the award-winning Yakiniku Charred Pork Cheeks. From the sushi bar, try local favorites like the spicy Rip City Roll and the citrusy Lioness. We have many options for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian guests - all are welcome.For reservations for parties of 5+, please email us at hello@masusushi.com or call (503) 221-6278 during business hours.

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Michelle
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We enjoyed excellent service and amazing food. We each had different entries and were very pleased.
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Jake's Famous CrawfishPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.7
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Joyce
Seattle / Eastern Washington •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was authentically Dixie!Fried okra just like my Granny's and the desserts divine.
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Screen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Southern• Pearl District
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4.8
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Vladislav
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Cute place for a date. Oysters were pretty good, great desserts . Would come again!
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ArdenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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Blaire
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Such a great dining experience! I will definitely return.
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JankenPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Pearl District
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4.7
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Rosie
Nebraska •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
So welcoming! We celebrated our anniversary and felt like special guests. The food was incredible as well!
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
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4.9

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